Hiding in Plain Sight: Discovering the Metis Nation

Event Description

From January 20 to March 10, 2019, the Red Deer Museum + art gallery (MAG) is presenting Hiding in Plain Sight: Discovering the Metis Nation. The MAG has augmented the core exhibition, which is organized and circulated by Library and Archives Canada with artefacts and stories of the Metis in Central Alberta. Visitors are invited to imagine themselves as fur traders in our selfie, station, try dancing a Metis jig, and learn a few phrases of the Michif language. Saturday afternoon art programs for families will focus on Metis culture. For a complete list of activities go to: www.reddeermuseum.com.